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Know Your Vote: NYC's Congressional Primary Elections - June 26, 2018

06/26/2018

On June 26, New York City voters will vote in party primaries in six congressional districts touching parts of all five boroughs. To supplement our nonpartisan Voter Guide, we’ve collected news stories from each competitive congressional primary race in NYC. We’ll provide daily updates so voters can make an informed choice on Election Day.

To vote in either the Democratic or Republican party primary elections, you must be enrolled in the party. Click this link to verify your voter registration and party enrollment status.

Democratic Party: 5th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and the 16th congressional districtsRepublican Party: 11th Congressional DistrictConservative Party: 11th Congressional District (write-in contest) Reform Party: 7th and the 15th congressional districts (write-in contest; any voter who is not enrolled in another party and who lives in those Congressional districts may cast a ballot in the Reform Party primary.)

Which congressional districts in New York City are holding competitive primary elections?

The Democratic Party will hold primaries in the 5th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and 16th districts. Republican Party voters in the 11th District will also have a chance to select their party’s nominee.

Who is allowed to vote in the primary elections?

To vote in either the Democratic or Republican party primary elections, you must be enrolled in the party. Click this link to verify your voter registration and party enrollment status.

Are there other primaries aside from the Republican and Democratic parties?

In addition, there will be “opportunity to ballot,” or write-in, contests in 3 districts. Voters enrolled in the Conservative Party will be able to cast a primary ballot in the 11th Congressional district. A similar write-in contest will be held by the Reform Party in the 7th and 15th Congressional districts. Because the Reform Party conducts open primaries, any voter who is not enrolled in another party and who lives in those Congressional districts may cast a ballot in the Reform Party primary.

What is Know Your Vote?

Know Your Vote is a collection of news clips covering the candidates running for local, state, and federal offices. These elections make a big difference in New Yorkers’ lives. Yet, detailed information about the candidates in these races can sometimes be difficult to find. While we refrain from including partisan blogs or other partisan content, we try to include as much information as we can. However, we can’t read everything, so if there is a story you think should be included, we want to hear about it. Send us an email at press@nyccfb.info.

Why do we need KYV?

As New Yorkers, we care deeply about our communities and want to cast votes that will create a better future for our city. In addition to resources like the NYC Votes Voter Guide, Know Your Vote helps deliver the information New Yorkers need to ensure they can cast their votes for candidates who will take action on the issues that matter to them.

When is KYV updated?

Once a week (and sometimes more frequently) leading up to Election Day on June 26, 2018.

How do I find my district?

Use CTRL + F on your keyboard to search by district and borough. Bookmark this page and refer back throughout the year to keep track of NYC’s congressional races. Not sure which district you vote in? We’ve got you covered.

Disclaimer: Including content produced outside of the CFB within this list does not equate to an endorsement of the publisher, the author, or their views on behalf of the CFB. In no way do these stories represent the views or opinions of the CFB.